Cyber Security Research Expert

White Hat, part of the EPAM group, is a leading cyber intelligence and offensive security company that leverages an attacker’s perspective to shape innovative, proactive defence strategies. White Hat delivers strategic and technical expertise, empowering enterprise clients to transform from reactive defences to resilient security postures. Cyber threats are imminent and always evolving.

Our elite team of cyber analysts and ethical hackers has successfully resolved and thwarted some of the world’s most complex cyber incidents for governments and leading organizations across finance, healthcare, critical infrastructure, technology, telecom and other key sectors.

We are seeking an innovative Cyber security research expert to join our team!

In this role you will enhance our client's systems, applications, cloud assets and defences through simulated cyber attacks, and up-to-date cyber intelligence.

You will take part in purple team activities and Incident response, and continuous improvement of exploiting methods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute simulated cyber-attacks on clients' digital environments to uncover vulnerabilities.
• Conduct advanced threat hunting and exploit research to anticipate potential attack strategies and develop countermeasures.
• Develop, write, and update playbooks outlining various attack scenarios and strategies.
• Conduct in-depth system, software, and hardware exploration to discover potential security risks.
• Effectively document and communicate findings from simulated attacks and research investigations to stakeholders.
• Maintain strict compliance with all privacy and confidentiality policies.

Desired Qualifications

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity research, penetration testing, or red/purple team engagements.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
• Awareness of diverse threat landscapes and exploitation techniques.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) – Advantage.
• Understanding of the
• principles of reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment, system exploitation, and lateral movement.
• Deep understanding with cyber defence strategies through knowledge of blue team activities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills both in Hebrew and English.